Please be aware that there is currently an attempt at defrauding suppliers of the region going on.

The con takes the form of an email apparently sent by McGill personnel, asking for a quote on certain goods and materials and urges expedited delivery. The email address from which the message is sent is not a valid McGill email address, and the phone number provided isn’t a McGill university phone number. A credit application form copied from our website is attached to the incoming email.

DO NOT FOLLOW-UP TO THIS REQUEST WITH A DELIVERY OF THE REQUESTED GOODS AND MATERIALS!

When the supplier responds that the goods/materials requested are available and demands a purchase order before proceeding with any shipment, a fake Purchase Order form bearing the signature of a McGill official is sent, specifying an off-campus delivery. The form is not at all similar to McGill Market Place Purchase Orders, nor is the PO sequence number.

The University seems to have contained the issue and is working with the authorities to prevent it from resurfacing, but we thought it prudent to reach out to you, our suppliers, and advise you to remain vigilant.